What are the schools like in Brentwood, PA?

School district data for Brentwood is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Brentwood?

The median household income in Brentwood, PA is $57,900 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Brentwood, PA?

Brentwood has an average high temperature of 36.6°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.0 inches.

Brentwood, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Brentwood, PA affordable or expensive?

Brentwood's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brentwood is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $131,500 and the median rent is $805 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brentwood, PA?

Brentwood has a violent crime rate of 177.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1376.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brentwood, PA a Good Place to Live?

Brentwood is a small town of 9,982 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $57,900 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Brentwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Brentwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brentwood city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.4

Brentwood's overall cost of living index is 94.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brentwood costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Brentwood, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$131,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$805	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,900	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brentwood's violent crime rate is 177.3 per 100,000 residents — 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

177.3 /100k

Property Crime

1376.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Brentwood, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brentwood sees average highs of 36.6°F in January and 83.0°F in July, with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation and 25.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brentwood, PA
Average High — January	36.6°F
Average High — July	83.0°F
Annual Precipitation	41.3"
Annual Snowfall	25.0"

Demographics

Metric	Brentwood, PA	National Avg
Population	9,982	—
Median Age	36.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	3.3%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	17.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Whitehall, PA 1 mi Baldwin, PA 2 mi Castle Shannon, PA 2 mi Mount Oliver, PA 3 mi Pleasant Hills, PA 3 mi

Brentwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brentwood, PA affordable or expensive?

Brentwood's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Brentwood roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $131,500 and median rent is $805/month.

What is the crime rate in Brentwood, PA?

Brentwood's violent crime rate is 177.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1376.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brentwood?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Brentwood, PA a good place to live?

Brentwood, PA has a population of 9,982, a median household income of $57,900, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Brentwood?

Brentwood averages 36.6°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches with about 25.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Brentwood?

The population of Brentwood, Pennsylvania is 9,982 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brentwood?

Key numbers for living in Brentwood: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $131,500, median household income $57,900, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brentwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.